BACKGROUND: Displacement of jejunal feeding tubes is a major problem in enteral feeding. Although endoscopic clips have been used to prevent migration of the tube during placement, the long-term effect of the clips on tube displacement is unknown. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to examine the long-term effect of endoscopic clips on preventing displacement of the jejunal feeding tube. DESIGN: A retrospective study. SETTING: A single tertiary medical center. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS: The success rate of the procedure and the functional duration of the feeding tube. RESULTS: About 93% of patients had a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy jejunal (PEGJ) tube successfully placed with use of endoscopic clips. About 7% had tube migration and repeat procedures were successful. The mean functional duration of the tube was 55 days. Limitations Retrospective, single-center. CONCLUSIONS: Use of endoscopic clips can prevent migration during placement of the feeding tube and can also reduce tube displacement in the long term.
BACKGROUND: Displacement of jejunal feeding tubes is a major problem in enteral feeding. Although endoscopic clips have been used to prevent migration of the tube during placement, the long-term effect of the clips on tube displacement is unknown. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to examine the long-term effect of endoscopic clips on preventing displacement of the jejunal feeding tube. DESIGN: A retrospective study. SETTING: A single tertiary medical center. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS: The success rate of the procedure and the functional duration of the feeding tube. RESULTS: About 93% of patients had a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy jejunal (PEGJ) tube successfully placed with use of endoscopic clips. About 7% had tube migration and repeat procedures were successful. The mean functional duration of the tube was 55 days. Limitations Retrospective, single-center. CONCLUSIONS: Use of endoscopic clips can prevent migration during placement of the feeding tube and can also reduce tube displacement in the long term.
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